[I swear] by the fig and the olive. (Qur’an, 95:1) The reference to the fig in the first verse of Surat at-Tin is a most wise one in terms of the benefits imparted by this fruit. The Benefits of the Fig for Human Beings Figs have a higher fibre level than any other fruit or […]
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Which Minerals Do You Need During Exercise?
Do you believe that exercisers need to take potassium, magnesium or any other mineral? The only mineral that you need to take during prolonged exercise is sodium, found in salt. The definitive studies on minerals and exercise were done during World War II. Dr. James Gamble of Harvard Medical School paid medical students to lie […]
Are High Blood Pressure and Anxiety Disorders Linked?
There seems to be a common belief that high blood pressure is related to emotional factors such as stress and anxiety that a person feels. However, this is often not the cause of elevated blood pressure in most people. Whilst there does seem to be a link between high blood pressure and anxiety there are […]
Developing Those Elusive Bright Eyes. With Vitamins and Minerals
Vision is one of our most precious senses. Without it the world as we know it would be blank. One of the things that we can do daily to protect our eyes from harm is to be sure that each day we consume the recommended daily intake levels of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that […]
Does Anxiety Really Cause Hypertension?
Doctors, researchers, and medical professionals are not entirely sure what the link between stress levels and high blood pressure or hypertension is, but there certainly does seem to be a connection. Stress itself may even be a risk factor for heart disease. There are numerous possible reasons why stress increases blood pressure and medical professionals […]
Natural Ways to Lower High Blood Pressure
There may be no need to try drugs when there are actually many natural ways to lower a high blood pressure. In this article, I’ll show you some of the basic lifestyle and dietary changes that you can make that are usually sufficient for most people to normalize their b.p. Sodium Intake The level of […]
How to Lower Hypertension With Healthy Food Selections
Hypertension is considered such a dangerous disease simply because of its clandestine nature: it sneaks up on the individual who may never be aware that he or she has high blood pressure until they have an annual checkup with the physician. High blood pressure can result in a heart attack, stroke, and in extreme cases […]
Hypertension Natural Treatment – High Blood Pressure Herbal Treatments
Here’s the best advice you’ll hear today, “Throw away your high blood pressure medications and begin a hypertension natural treatment that has been proven just as effective has diuretics.” In fact, you can actually avoid all side effects and lower your high blood pressure points by 20% in less than 2 weeks. And if you […]
Why We Should be Thankful to the Pre Diabetes Symptoms
Why We Should be Thankful to the Pre Diabetes Symptoms Article by Sutiyo Na Pre diabetes symptoms are early signs for those who will suffer from full-blown diabetes. Prediabetes is characterized by increased blood sugar levels but still not sufficient to be classified as type 2 diabetes. We should be thankful, as the symptoms remind […]
Best Vitamins to Help Keep You Fit at Forty Plus
Our bodies change as we age, and to remain vigorous, active and healthy in our middle years and beyond requires that we supply them with good nutrition and regular exercise. It’s almost too simple, isn’t it? However, staying faithful to a healthy lifestyle requires commitment and self-discipline, and an understanding that you are the one […]
Hypertension (Causes and Prevention)
Hypertension is a medical condition where blood pressure is high, forcing strongly against the blood vessel walls. This would increase the workload of the heart – causing it to work harder than it should. Hypertension could cause the blood vessels to explode which is fatal or other problems to the coronary arteries, eyes, kidneys and […]
A Diet To Reduce Stress & Boost Energy
Today we live in a more stressful world than ever before and it many people feel constantly fatigued. A good way to combat fatigue is to be careful what you eat and make sure you have a diet to reduce stress; this will also reduce hunger pangs and the desire to overeat. Stress can lead […]
Stop Hypertension Naturally
Hypertension, high blood pressure (as it is commonly known), is at epidemic proportions in America. Second only to heart disease, almost 23,000 deaths were attributed to “hypertension” in 2004, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. The NCHS also placed the percentage of deaths for non-institutionalized people, due to “hypertension”, at 29% for the […]